MS in Technology - Technical Communication

Degree Requirements

In earning the MS in Technology with a focus on Technical Communication (TCM), you will complete three required core courses designed to help you understand quantitative and qualitative data-driven decision-making in industry and technology and to develop relevant skills in project management.

You will complete an additional 24 credit hours to finish the degree.

TCM Courses

Housed in the Department of Technology Leadership and Communication (TLC), the TCM focus offers:

We are also developing several other courses, currently offered with the designation OLS 58100 in the IUPUI Schedule of Classes. The titles of these planned online courses include:

Effective Workplace Technical Communication

Preparing for Career Transitions: Creating an ePortfolio

Employment Opportunities

Students completing the MS Technology graduate program with concentrations in one of the TCM focus areas work as:

Technical Writer/Communicator

Technical Editor

Usability Specialist

Web Designer

Multimedia Content Developer

Technical Trainer

Technical Communication Manager

Technical Communication Instructor

Graduate courses in TCM can also supplement many areas of professional work including Business Administration, Project Management, Law, Health Administration, as well as a variety of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics disciplines.

Plan of Study Each Master’s degree plan of study consists of a primary area and a related area. Your plan of study can be customized to your interests and goals.

Related Area of Study (24 credit hours) At least six of the remaining 24 required credit hours must come from the TCM focus area courses. You may select the remaining credit hours from the Technology Leadership and Communication. Department or from other departments with the approval of your graduate advisor.

The MS in Technology degree has two options: Directed Project or Courses-Only.